NZXT has announced a pair of new cases with the H500 and H500i, mid-tower designs both featuring a tempered glass side panel. We looked at the previous H700i case a few months back, and these similar H500 cases combine elements of the H700i and popular S340 to create a pair of budget-friendly options at $69.99 for the standard model. and $99.99 for the CAM-powered H500i.

“With the H500, we’ve taken everything we learned from both our top-selling S340 line and our recent H Series products to offer an updated, feature rich chassis that continues our commitment to designing affordable premium hardware. From the stunning tempered glass to its durable all-steel construction, the H500 and H500i give builders of all levels everything they need to build an extraordinary gaming machine.”

NZXT breaks down the features of both models:

H500 / H500i features:

Modern design and builder-friendly features

Premium, all-steel construction with the sleek H Series aesthetic; available in four color combinations

Tempered glass side panel showcases your build

Wire management is made easy with an intuitive, patent-pending cable management system

Water-cooling installation is simplified using a removable bracket for either all-in-one CPU coolers or custom loop configurations

Matte Black with Blue is one of four color options

H500i exclusive features:

The Smart Device, a built-in RGB and digital fan controller powered by CAM, delivers HUE+ and GRID+ functionality and includes two pre-installed fans and RGB LED strips.

An optional Adaptive Noise Reduction fan control mode in CAM measures CPU and GPU temperatures, as well as ambient and system component sound levels to create custom fan curves that optimize the balance between cooling and noise

Integrated, CAM-powered RGB lighting allows for dynamic personalization of each and every build

Vertical GPU mount (optional) showcases the gaming power inside

The H500 cases offer some of the integrated cable routing seen on the H700i

The new H500 series cases will be available "early June" and are offered in four color combinations: matte white, matte black. matte black/red, and matte black/blue. Pre-orders are available from NZXT's online store.